According to an entry on the CPTV Women's Basketball facebook page, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said during this morning's taping of his show that freshman forward Samarie Walker will not practice today and will not play against Pitt on Saturday. He also said he does not see her playing for at least another week. The interview will air on the hour-long Geno Auriemma Show beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Obviously the subject of Walker's status, who was left home from UConn's trip to North Carolina so she could attend to a "personal matter" will come up when Auriemma meets with the media following this afternoon's practice.

Speaking of CPTV, there will be a taping of the Geno Auriemma Show filmed in front of a live studio audience at the Rocky Hill Marriott. The show will air on Feb. 12 before UConn's game against Providence and according to Harriet Unger, the executive producer of UConn women's basketball broadcasts for CPTV "the tickets are limited and are a thank you gift with a pledge of support at the $60 level."

Auriemma is expected to be joined by the rest of his coaching staff who will answer questions from the audience.